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August 27, 2009

The Real G.I. Joe

Many of us grow up with our grandpa as our hero, but Mike Campbell's grandfather was the real Real American Hero: the original model for the G.I. Joe action figure.

Mike's grandfather was a Navy-trained scuba diver and a pioneer in sport parachuting who inspired four generations to take a leap from the skies. Dick talks with Mike about his grandfather's legacy as the latest G.I. Joe movie hits theaters and introduces the franchise to a new set of fans

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